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Week 7 Run 2...and a pesky ankle.

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CeltprofGraduate
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Completed run 2 today but suffered the same foot pain after running. Currently on the couch with a bag of sweetcorn (glamorous!) on my foot so I'm going to have to leave it at least a few days now before running again. I know it makes sense to wait as long as is needed, but it is so frustrating! Anyway, I've come this far so a little break isn't the end of the world...

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Real sympathy..have to accept the rest, to get better! :)

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate

You've built up your stamina now and a few days rest won't do any harm. Best get fit again before the next run (easier said than done though). Good luck!

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CeltprofGraduate

Thanks everyone. There'll be lots of swimming and strength training at this end to tide me over until I can get back out there. Thinking of paying a visit to a specialist running shop here in Leicester to upgrade to shoes that might help with my ridiculously high instep too. I appreciate the responses x

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poppypugGraduate

Very frustrating I know , but youre doing the right thing by resting. I had foot pain on and off when I did the programme. Always my left foot and my ankle used to puff up.

Hopefully its just one of those niggly things and it will clear up after a rest .

Hang on in there, this too shall pass xxx

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vivsterGraduate

Sorry to hear that, celtprof. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I've had to take an enforced break too, just been busy, it is frustrating though! But, I'm wondering what I'll do after graduation, I guess there's no rush, take the time to heal 💃

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Thanks Pam. It's made me realise that I have been well and truly bitten by the running bug. 

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Happy-runnerGraduate

Celtprof I hope you're making a speedy recovery I took a few days break over easter I couldn't get the time to fit it in but started again yesterday. I know it's not the same but I did feel better after a break we just need to listen to our bodies. 

Best wishes 😀

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CeltprofGraduate in reply to Happy-runner

Thank you! Wise words.

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